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$746,922$251 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $630,000 on Feb 7, 2019

838 SW 143RD ST

BURIEN, WA 98166
4
Beds
3.3
Baths
2,970 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$747K
$703K low$790K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$630,000 · Feb 7, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,436 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$803,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$261,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$542,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$808,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$803,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKING
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2018
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 210 ft²Porch · 270 ft²

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Seahurst Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Highline High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Glacier Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Highline School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98166These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.267

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,270
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,044 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$107,273
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$140,837
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

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How this home compares

838 Sw 143rd St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in Evansville
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Seattle 98166
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Evansville
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Evansville
  • Older than 81% of homes in King County

What homes are worth in Seattle 98166

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$297K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Seattle 98166.

How it measures up in Seattle 98166

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98166.

Estimated value$746,922
CheaperTypical $844,604Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$251
CheaperTypical $442Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,970 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,010 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 838 Sw 143rd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEvansvilleSeattle 98166King County
Estimated valuepricier than$746,92294% of homes39% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2513% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,970 ft²97% of homes81% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac80% of homes51% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than194848% of homes26% of homes19% of homes

About 838 Sw 143rd St

How much is 838 Sw 143rd St, Burien, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Sw 143rd St, Burien, WA is $746,922 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $703,430 to $790,414. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Sw 143rd St, Burien, WA last sell?

838 Sw 143rd St, Burien, WA last sold on Feb 7, 2019 for $630,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 838 Sw 143rd St, Burien, WA?

838 Sw 143rd St, Burien, WA has 4 bedrooms, 3.3 bathrooms, 2,970 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 838 Sw 143rd St, Burien, WA built?

838 Sw 143rd St, Burien, WA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 838 Sw 143rd St, Burien, WA?

838 Sw 143rd St, Burien, WA is assigned to Seahurst Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Highline High School (high), rated D; Glacier Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Highline School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 Sw 143rd St, Burien, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98166?

Among the 7,215 homes in Seattle 98166, it is worth more than 39% of them ($746,922 against a typical $844,604), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($251 against a typical $442), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,970 ft² against a typical 2,010 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1948 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 41% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 838 Sw 143rd St, Burien, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 838 Sw 143rd St, Burien, WA was $9,436. The county assessed it at $803,000.

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